The company's purpose is to provide services in the fields of welding and joining technology, non-destructive material testing, quality assurance and management, project management, corporate management, as well as the administration, management and development of its own and rented properties. Additionally, the company aims to trade in goods of all kinds, particularly with goods of daily use. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for its subsidiaries and third parties.